Cobra XRS 9440 High Performance 12 Band Radar/Laser Detector Review

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(More customer reviews)This has to be one of the most attractive electronic items I have seen in a long time.Unfortunately, this "Chrome won't get you home" without a ticket.

The description of this item is technically correct but very misleading.While it is a 12-band device here's the meaning behind those 12 bands:

Radar signals include
X Band - very short range detection capability
K Band - very short range detection capability
Ka Superwide - very short range detection capability
Ku Band - used in Europe - no value in North America
VG-2 alert - detectible to currently used VG-2 - undetectible only to unused VG-2 radar detector detectors
Spectre-1detectible to currently used Spectre 2, 3, and 4. - undetectible only to unused Spectre 1 radar detector detectors

Laser signals include
LTI 20-20 - short range detection, if detects laser, you have already been clocked
Ultra Lyte - short range detection, if detects laser, you have already been clocked
ProLaser - short range detection, if detects laser, you have already been clocked
ProLaser III - short range detection, if detects laser, you have already been clocked

Safety signals include
Safety Alert® - not yet widely implemented - not a frequency used directly for speed enforcement
Strobe Alert® - not yet widely implemented - not a frequency used directly for speed enforcement

So you get
- a few short-range radar detection frequencies,
- a few laser detection frequencies (most of the time all too short range to protect you)
- a couple radar detector detector frequencies that detect obsolete and widely abandoned radar detector detectors, meaning where radar detectors are illegal this unit is not doing anything but broadcast that you have a radar detector...
- a couple unimplemented safety warning frequencies

Additionally, these units are notorious for giving off interference of their own which can be detected by other radar detectors!

The design is pretty but because of the light color and chrome parts, reflects off the dash.The internal speaker is not loud enough to hear over music or in a noisy environment.The power cord and mounting options make it very conspicuous.The brackets are not known for their durability.

Overall this unit gives a false sense of security, is detectible in states where they're illegal, and has a marginal form factor.

Do your own research before buying units like this - you don't get much more than a pretty package that makes a lot of noise when it shouldn't and not enough noise when it should.

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Product Description:
The XRS 9440 provides total protection and peace-of-mind with Xtreme Range Superheterodyne technology, detecting 12 radar/laser bands with reliable and proven performance. The 9440 also comes equipped with an UltraBright Data Display, Safety Alert, Strobe Alert and many other Cobra feature mainstays.
The XRS 9440 provides total protection and peace-of-mind. Click to enlarge.
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The Auxiliary Audio Jack can be used to connect external speakers in environments with high ambient noise levels.
Ultra-bright data display for easy reading.
High Performance
High performance radar/laser detector with reliable, proven performance.
12-Band Detection
Detects 6 radar, 4 laser and 2 safety signals. Radar signals include X Band, K Band, Ka Superwide, Ku Band, VG-2 and Spectre. Laser signals include LTI 20-20, Ultra Lyte, ProLaser and ProLaser III. Safety signals include Safety Alert and Strobe Alert.
UltraBright Data Display
Provides easy recognition of band detected by use of band identification icons.
Ku Band Detection
Detects Ku Band Radar Gun currently being used in Europe. Be prepared for future introduction in the U.S.
LaserEye
Provides 360-degree detection of laser signals.
VG-2 Alert/ Undetectable
Provides complete immunity and alerts the driver when under surveillance of VG-2 Radar-Dectector-Detectors.
Spectre Alert I/Undetectable
Provides complete immunity and alerts the driver when under surveillance of Spectre I radar detector-detectors.
Strobe Alert
A Cobra exclusive, works with tens of thousands of emergency vehicles currently equipped with traffic light controlling strobe emitters. Provides advance warning of the presence and/or approach of emergency vehicles.
Safety Alert
Warns drivers of the presence and/or approaching emergency vehicles, railroad crossing, and road hazard locations equipped with Cobra's exclusive Safety Alert transmitters.
Auto Mute
Automatically mutes the alert tone for enhanced driver convenience.
IntelliMute
Relative-speed-sensing Auto Mute system that virtually elminates false alerts.
Digital Signal Strength Meter
Provides the driver with relative proximity to the target using 5-level digital signal strength meter.
City/Highway Selector
Allows the user to select operating mode, reducing the frequency of falsing in densely populated urban areas.
Dim Mode
Allows the user to dim the radar detector display enhancing night driving visibility.
Stay Set Electronic Memory
Electronically remembers radar detector settings for an indefinite period of time even with the power removed.
What's in the Box
XRS 9440 Radar Detector Unit, Coiled 12V DC Power Cord, Windshield Mounting Bracket with suction cups, Instruction Manual

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